TSD Surface Drive Systems specializes in surface-piercing propulsion technology, delivering certified high-performance marine propulsion solutions to commercial operators, navies, shipyards, and recreational vessel owners across more than 30 countries. With over a decade of dedicated engineering in surface drive technology, TSD offers a comprehensive product range covering vessels from small high-speed recreational craft to large commercial and patrol vessels rated at 2,000HP and above. Backed by ABS and CCS classification society certification, ISO 9001:2015/2016 quality management standards, and a global network of installation and service partners, TSD Surface Drive Systems provides the ideal propulsion solution for operators who demand maximum speed, fuel efficiency, and long-term reliability from their marine powertrain.

The offshore sport fishing vessel occupies a unique position in the marine market. It must cover ground fast — often 50–100 nautical miles to reach productive fishing grounds before dawn — then maintain manoeuvrability at low speed during fishing operations, and make the return passage efficiently t

Installing a surface drive system correctly is the single most important factor determining whether the installation performs to its rated capability or underperforms from day one. A surface drive that is installed at the wrong vertical height, wrong transom angle, or with incorrect shaft alignment

TSD Surface Drive participated in Asia Pacific Maritime 2026 (APM 2026) at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore — the most influential maritime trade event in the Asia-Pacific region. TSD presented its complete surface drive product range, including the BH series shallow-draft systems deployed in Southeast Asian naval and customs patrol programmes, and the BG series high-speed propulsion solutions for commercial and recreational fast craft. The exhibition provided an opportunity for TSD engineers to engage directly with shipyards, naval architects, and fleet operators from across the Asia-Pacific region, discussing vessel-specific propulsion requirements and demonstrating TSD's ABS and CCS certified manufacturing capabilities.

How to Choose the Right Surface Drive System for Your Vessel: A Complete Buyer's GuideChoosing the wrong surface drive system is an expensive mistake. The wrong model will underperform at speed, overload the drivetrain, or create installation geometry problems requiring costly custom fabrication. Th

Why Pure Electric Vehicles Are Becoming More and More Popular in the Marine MarketIn the last few years, the marine industry has been undergoing a profound transformation. What once was a world dominated almost entirely by diesel and gasoline engines is now seeing the rapid rise of pure electric pro

When you hear the word “jet,” you probably think of high speed, power, and cutting-edge technology. So it’s natural to wonder: if jet engines revolutionized airplanes, why haven’t jet drives replaced propellers in boats?Jet drives are indeed used in certain boats—like jet skis, some military vessels

United States:•XCH-4: An experimental vessel designed by John Carl with U.S. Navy funding, powered by two radial piston engines. It set a speed record of 78 knots (144 km/h) in 1955.•PCH-1 (High Point): The U.S. Navy's first experimental hydrofoil, launched in 1963. It was used to test automatic con